Intro to Modern Astronomy
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
85
CRN: 50033
CRN: 50033
Descriptive coverage of contemporary astronomical and astrophysical techniques with a review of current knowledge and theories concerning the solar system, galaxies, and the universe. Recommended for liberal arts and beginning science students. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. Note that this is the same course as PHYS 405, except for the substitution of a lab instead of a term paper. Cannot be taken for credit if credit received for PHYS 405. Lab.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): PHYS 406H
Attributes: Physical Science(Discovery), Discovery Lab Course
Instructors: John Gianforte
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location | |
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| 1/23/2024 | 5/6/2024 | MWF | 1:10pm - 2:00pm | DEM 112 | |
| Final Exam | 5/15/2024 | 5/15/2024 | W | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | DEM 112 |
| Final Exam | 5/15/2024 | 5/15/2024 | W | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | HS 210 |
Booklist
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ICLICKER2 STUDENT REMOTE REV.
(17)
by ICLICKER Bookstore recommends
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COSMIC PERSP.FUND...-MODIF.ACCESS
(3RD 20)
by BENNETT Required
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